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New business bank will not aim to displace existing institutions

A fresh tranche of business lending worth £10 billion is set to be made available with the creation of a new business bank.

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LDC hits 14 deals worth £215 million for 2012

Private equity firm LDC has invested in rural holiday accommodation business Forest Holidays to aide a new site roll-out.

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SPARK Impact fund invests in drug discovery company

The North West Fund for Biomedical, the £25 million fund managed by SPARK Impact, has invested £350,000 into drug discovery company Molplex Ltd.

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Scottish Equity Partners struts its stuff

A first fashion investment for Scottish Equity Partners sees Matches Fashion join its portfolio.

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MOO boosts digital drive with Flavors.me buy

Tech City veteran MOO has acquired Flavors.me from Hii Def through an asset purchase.

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Herpes drug business joins AIM

Pharmaceuticals products and services business Clinigen Group has begun life on the Alternative Investment Market.

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Entrepreneurs to be given easier on-ramp to London capital markets

The UK government is joining forces with the London Stock Exchange in an effort to make entry to the public market easier for entrepreneurs.

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GMT sets sail by adding Seagull to its portfolio

Media and communications-focused private equity firm GMT Communications Partners has invested in Seagull.

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Entrepreneurs to be given easier on-ramp to London capital markets

The UK government is joining forces with the London Stock Exchange in an effort to make entry to the public market easier for entrepreneurs.

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GMT sets sail by adding Seagull to its portfolio

Media and communications-focused private equity firm GMT Communications Partners has invested in Seagull.

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SnapLogic takes on new backers and closes Series C

London and California-based SnapLogic has used its Series C funding round to acquire a further $20 million (£12.3 million) of development capital.

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Fourth exit of the year for LDC as Direct Group is sold

LDC has exited its investment in Direct Group, five years after acquiring a minority stake in the business.

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Online financing firm Kabbage raises funds ahead of UK launch

A Series C funding round for Kabbage has seen it net a further $30 million (£18.5 milion) of growth capital.

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WANdisco uses AIM listing to good effect

Software firm WANdisco has made its first acquisition as a public company, four months after joining the Alternative Investment Market.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial